Every business is unique, and has differences that make it more or less attractive than the average business to potential buyers. It takes a trained M&A professional, or a professional independent business appraiser, to advise a business owner who is interested in learning the value of his or her company.
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By TomHow much is my business worth? I’m uncomfortable with Mr. Schmerler’s answer: “…the price a Buyer offers you that you are willing to accept.” I feel a more complete explanation is: “A business is worth whatever the buyer, seller, and banker agree its worth.
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By TomDo you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition? …The items, common to all industries, which drive up value, are called “Value Drivers.”
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By TomThere is a well-known business adage that says “every company is for sale at the right price.” Whether you’re actively selling your business or just mildly interested, preparing your business for sale will help improve current efficiency and bottom-line profit by exposing ineffective processes and operational deficits.
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By TomTwo businesses can look identical, but have very different valuations. We look at 400 different qualitative aspects of the business, and provide a prioritized list of issues to make a better business.
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By TomI read a very informative article on ExitPromise recently, which addressed these four important topics: “Why Does a Business Need an Employment Agreement”, “Types of Employment Agreements”, “What Must Be Included in an Employment Agreement”, and “Are There Drawbacks?”
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By TomSBA loans have a reputation for being hard to access, for good reason. SBA loans can be particularly tricky to secure if you’re using that capital to acquire a business. If you’ve never gone through the SBA financing process before, it can be confusing. Heck — it can be confusing even if you have gone through the process before.
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By TomI read an excellent article recently about how to sell your business, written by Brian Mazar, of American Fortune Mergers & Acquisitions. He described eight (8) critical factors that are required to sell a business. While the number of factors may well be more than eight, Brian did an excellent job of briefly and clearly explaining what makes these factors so important.
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By TomMost of the famous entrepreneurs we idolize had a modest success (or failure) before they started the businesses that made them famous. So why are so many of us clinging to our first business like it is our life’s work?
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By TomTaking your blood pressure is one of the first things most doctors do before treating you for just about anything. How much pressure your blood is under as it courses through your veins is a reliable indicator of your overall health; and it can be an early indicator of everything from heart disease to bad circulation.
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